I suspect it's a long way from what it's meant here by "online personal projects i can interact with" and "median github/pypy/npm crap".
Speaking for myself, I remember a time when personal ("indy") projects had the reputation of being better cared for than big company products before online repositories were even a thing.
Speaking for myself, I remember a time when personal ("indy") projects had the reputation of being better cared for than big company products before online repositories were even a thing.